VTDigger - American Journalism Project

VTDigger is the largest newsroom in Vermont, publishing daily stories on state government, politics, consumer affairs, business and public policy as well as in-depth and investigative journalism.

The newsroom is deeply rooted in the community of Vermont, and its commitment to building two-way relationships with community members directly contributes to the excellence of the newsroom. During the COVID-19 pandemic, VTDigger was regularly praised for the role it played in keeping Vermonters informed and safe.

With support from the American Journalism Project, VTDigger is undertaking a number of long-term sustainability and growth initiatives, including a growth plan to build the infrastructure and capacity to meet local information needs across the state and region.

Leaders

Schuyler “Sky” Barsch

CEO

A Vermont resident, Barsch comes to VTDigger after an extensive career in local and national media, including roles at the Burlington Free Press, the Barre-Montpelier Times Argus and The Nation magazine. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Sponsorships & Market Strategy for Chalkbeat, one of the largest nonprofit news organizations in the United States. At Chalkbeat, Barsch led the team and strategy for sponsorships and advertising, tripling earned revenues and growing audiences across platforms. Previously, Barsch served as Associate Publisher of Vermont Life. At Vermont Life, she oversaw the digital version of the magazine, as well as social media channels, email newsletters, and digital asset development for Vermont Life’s content and e-commerce websites. In addition, Barsch was the owner, editor and publisher of Vermont Sports, a magazine dedicated to outdoor sports and recreation in northern New England.